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Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Shri Hardeep S. Puri chairs the meeting with stakeholders on Green Hydrogen
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas today held consultations with stakeholders on Green Hydrogen. The meeting was chaired by the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Hardeep S. Puri. It was attended by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Rameswar Teli, Secretary, MOPNG, Senior Officers of the Ministry and Oil & Gas PSUs, and other stakeholders.
Shri Puri said that when allowed to flourish, Green Hydrogen will overcome the challenges that were faced by the fossil fuel industry. He said that it will provide momentum to India’s journey towards energy independence by 2047. “We are spending Rs. 12 lakh crores to import the energy. So, we have to push the green hydrogen as an alternative source of energy. India has a huge edge in green hydrogen production, owing to its favourable geographic conditions and presence of abundant natural elements.”
Describing the hydrogen as the fuel of the future, Shri Puri emphasized on accelerated timeframe for the sector. He said that the oil and gas PSUs have taken a number of pilot projects in the sector, some of which will start showing results this year itself. The Minister said that India, being the large growing economy, is going to be the hub of Green Hydrogen.
The stakeholders deliberated upon ways to develop the entire green hydrogen ecosystem in a way that India is able to realise country’s full potential to create a $12-13 trillion industry by 2050 & transform into a dominant global energy supplier. Various ideas & opportunities were discussed with industry leaders. The participants enumerated the initiatives being taken by them in the sector. Some of them also highlighted the issues, needing to be addressed.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Central Warehouse Corporation achieves highest ever turnover of about Rs.1710 Crore, hands over interim dividend of Rs.35.77 crore to Union Minister Shri Ram Vilas Paswan
The Central Warehouse Corporation  achieved highest ever turnover of about Rs.1710 Crore during 2019-20.The Managing Director of CWC,Shri Arun Kumar Shrivasatavahanded over the Dividend Cheque of Rs 35.77 crore to the Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Shri Ram Vilas Paswan here today in the presence of Secretary, Food & Public Distribution, Shri Sudhanshu Pandey and other senior officers of the Ministry and CWC.Shri Paswancommended CWC for its good performance.
CWC has declared interim dividend for the year 2019-20@95.53% of its paid-up capital as against 72.20% last year. Out of total dividend of Rs 64.98 crore, the Government of India share is Rs 35.77 crore as 55% equity is held by the Government of India. The final dividend for the year 2019-20 shall be declared in the Annual GeneralMeeting of shareholders.
Ministry of Coal
AKAM Iconic Week Celebrations of Ministry of Coal
Concludes Today with variety Functions
Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Iconic Week celebrations of the Ministry of Coal organized in New Delhi will be concluding today with a variety of functions.
Talk by Dr. Vaibhav Chaturvedi on the topic “The Future of India’s Energy Systems under a Net zero future”, declamation contest for the employees of the Ministry and PSUs on the theme “Coal & Climate Change – Indian Perspective” are some of the highlights of the concluding day’s function. Secretary, Ministry of Coal Dr. Anil Kumar Jain will be addressing the valedictory session and distribute prizes to winners of different competitions.
The week -long celebrations was inaugurated by Minster of state for Coal, Mines and Railways Shri Raosaheb Patil Danve in a glittering ceremony at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre here on 7th March 2022. Screening of short films by Coal India Ltd and NLC India Ltd on sustainable mining, talks by experts on coal and allied sectors, blood donation camps etc. were some of the highlights of the AKAM Iconic Week celebrations of the Ministry of Coal.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
DEPwD's Vision of Inclusivity: Transforming Lives with Innovative Initiatives
Pioneering Change: DEPwD's Five Initiatives Reshape Disability Rights Landscape
Five DEPwD’s Initiatives to be launched by Kumari Pratima Bhoumik, MoS, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities  in India has embarked on a transformative journey. In its relentless pursuit of a more inclusive society, DEPwD has forged significant partnerships and implemented innovative initiatives to bring about lasting change. From a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding  with the Council of Architecture to the release of anonymous data through the Unique Disability ID  portal for research purposes, and the launch of the PM Daksh Portal, designed to empower persons with disabilities in their pursuit of skill development and employment opportunities. Additionally, this essay explores the compilation of pivotal disability rights judgments by Indian courts into a comprehensive booklet and sheds light on the advent of a cutting-edge online case monitoring portal by the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities. Hon'ble MoS, Kumari Pratima Bhoumik, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, will launch the five initiatives of DEPwD mentioned below at DAIC. These initiatives collectively reflect DEPwD's commitment to fostering inclusivity, advancing disability rights, and harnessing technology to improve the lives of persons with disabilities in India.
DEPwD's five initiatives encompass a range of groundbreaking actions:
1. MOU with Council of Architecture: The department collaborates with the Council of Architecture  to mandate universal accessibility courses in Bachelor of Architecture programs. This partnership extends to developing a certified course for architects and civil engineers to conduct accessibility audits in built environments, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards.
2. Releasing of Anonymous Data of UDID: DEPwD's release of anonymous data through the UDID portal for research purposes facilitates data-driven decision-making in the disability sector, offering insights at various levels to enhance understanding and inform targeted interventions.
3. PM Daksh Portal: The department introduces the PM Daksh Portal as a comprehensive digital platform for Persons with Disabilities seeking training and employment opportunities, offering seamless registration, skill training options, job listings, and streamlined administrative processes.
4. Pathways to Access: Courts on Disability Rights: Notable judgments from India's Supreme Court and High Courts on disability rights have been compiled into a booklet, providing a reference guide for persons with disabilities and stakeholders in the disability sector.
5. Online Case Monitoring Portal by CCPD: The Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities adopts a cutting-edge application for handling grievances filed by persons with disabilities, making the entire process paperless and efficient, featuring seamless online complaint filing, automated reminders, and simplified hearing scheduling.
Prime Minister's Office
Mudra Yojana has given an opportunity to countless Indians to showcase their entrepreneurial skills and become job creators: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that since the launch of Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, it has provided opportunities to countless Indians to showcase their entrepreneurial skills and become job creators in seven years. He said that, in these seven years, Mudra Yojana has been a game changer and enhanced dignity as well as prosperity.
In response to a tweet by MyGovIndia, the Prime Minister tweeted;
"Guided by the principle of #FundingTheUnfunded, Mudra Yojana has given an opportunity to countless Indians to showcase their entrepreneurial skills and become job creators. As we mark #7YearsOfPMMY here is how it’s been a game changer and enhanced dignity as well as prosperity."
Ministry of Civil Aviation
422 flights operated under Lifeline Udan to deliver essential medical cargo to people across the country
422 flights have been operated under Lifeline Udan by Air India, Alliance Air, IAF and private carriers. 244 of these flights have been operated by Air India and Alliance Air. Cargo transported till date is around 790.22 tons. Aerial distance covered by Lifeline Udan flights till date is over 4,13,538 km.‘Lifeline Udan’ flights are being operated by MoCA to transport essential medical cargo to remote parts of the country to support India’s war against COVID-19.
Helicopter services including Pawan Hans Ltd have been operating in J&K, Ladakh, Islands and North East region transporting critical medical cargo and patients. Pawan Hans till 1 May 2020 have carried 2.03 tons of cargo covering a distance of 7,529 kms. Special focus has been on the North East Region, island territories and the hill states.Air India and IAF collaborated primarily for J&K, Ladakh, North-East and otherisland regions.
Domestic Cargo Operators SpiceJet, Blue Dart and Indigo are operating cargo flights on a commercial basis.Spicejet operated 734 cargo flights during 24 March to 1 May 2020 covering a distance of 12,77,213 km and carrying 5,320 tons of cargo. Out of these,270 were international cargo flights.Blue Dart operated 245 cargo flights covering a distance of 2,67,417 km and carrying 4,179tons of cargo during 25 March to 1 May 2020. Out of these, 12 were international cargo flights. Indigo has operated 82 cargo flights during 3 April to 1 May 2020 covering a distance of 1,36,060 km and carrying around 393tons of cargo and including 27 international flights. This also includes medical supplies carried free of cost for the government.Vistara has operated 20 cargo flights during 19 April to 1 May 2020 covering a distance of 28,590 km and carrying around 139 tons of cargo.
In International Sector, a cargo air-bridgewas established with East Asia for transportation of pharmaceuticals, medical equipment and Covid-19 relief material. The quantity of medical cargo brought in by Air India is 842 tons. In addition to the above, Blue Dart has uplifted around 114 tons of medical supplies from Guangzhou and Shanghai starting 14 April upto1 May 2020.Spicejet has also uplifted204 tons of medical supplies from Shanghai and Guangzhou upto1 May 2020 and 16 tons medical supplies from Hong Kong and Singapore upto1 May 2020.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Validity of Motor Vehicle documents extended till December this year
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has decided to extend the validity of Fitness, Permits, Licenses, Registration or other documents under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 till the 31st of December 2020. The Ministry had earlier issued advisories on 30th March and 9th June this year regarding extension of validity of the documents related to Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989. It was advised that the validity of Fitness, Permit , License, Registration or any other concerned document may be treated to be valid till 30th of September 2020.
Taking into consideration the situation still continuing due to conditions for prevention of spread of COVID-19 across the country, it has further advised that the validity of all of the above referred documents whose extension of validity could not or not likely be granted due to lock-down and which had expired since 1st of Feb, 2020 or would expire by 31st Dec 2020, the same may be treated to be valid till 31st of December 2020. Enforcement authorities have been advised to treat such documents valid till 31st of December 2020.
This step of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is likely to help out the citizens in availing transport related services.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves protocol amending the Convention between India and Brazil for the avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income
he Union Cabinet Chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the signing of the Protocol amending the Convention between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
Implementation Strategy and Targets:
After Cabinet approval, necessary formalities for bringing the Protocol into force will be completed. Implementation would be watched and reported by the Ministry.
Major impact:
Through updation of the Double Taxation Avoidance Convention’s  provisions to international standards, the Amending Protocol between India and the Federative Republic of Brazil will facilitate elimination of double taxation. Clear allocation of taxing rights between Contracting States through DTAC will provide tax certainty to investors & businesses of both countries. The Amending Protocol will augment the flow of investment through lowering of tax rates in source State on interest, royalties and fees for technical services. The Amending Protocol implements minimum standards and other recommendations of G-20 OECD Base Erosion Profit Shifting  Project. Inclusion of Preamble Text, a Principal Purpose Test, a general anti abuse provision in the DTAC along with a Simplified Limitation of Benefits Clause as per BEPS Project will result in curbing of tax planning strategies which exploit gaps and mismatches in tax rules
Point-wise details:
a. The existing DTAC between India and Brazil was signed on 26th April, 1988 and was amended through a Protocol signed on 15th October 2013 in respect of exchange of information. Through the present Protocol, the DTAC has been amended on various other aspects.
b. The amended DTAC also implements the minimum standards as well as other recommendations of the G-20 OECD Base Erosion and Profit Shifting  Project.
Background:
The existing Double Taxation Avoidance Convention  between India and Brazil being very old was required to be amended to bring it in line with international developments and also to implement the recommendations contained in the G20 OECD Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Project .
Ministry of Railways
ER’s record freight loading
Kolkata, April 5, 2021
Despite COVID-19 pandemic and various other constraints in the year 2020-21, Eastern Railway  achieved a record freight loading of 67.86 Million Tonnes surpassing the previous best of 67.64 Million Tonnes in the year 2018-19.
In consonance with the endeavour of Indian Railways, ER has also put all out effort for maintaining the supply chain of commodities and industrial inputs at different corners of the country during the COVID situation. Parcel Express trains were run to different directions, freight train services were continued on 24 x 7 basis and Kisan Rails were also run to transport the industrial inputs, products and agricultural merchandise to the markets and areas of demand.
Concerted efforts have resulted in such a grand success of ER towards achieving a record of 67.86 Million Tonnes of freight in the year 2020-21, opine senior railway officers.
Ministry of Railways
Ensure all last mile connectivity in DFC- Shri Piyush Goyal
Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister for Railways and Commerce & Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution reviews the progress of upcoming DFC.
Railways should gear up to ensure all last mile connectivity as it speeds up the problem progress of DFCs in the country.
This was said by Shri Piyush Goyal Minister for Railways and Commerce & Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution while reviewing the progress of upcoming DFCs
He asked the officials to continue to engage and coordinate with all the stake holders in ensuring that remaining sections of land acquisitions are also completed at earliest.
The minister also suggested the formation of dedicated management teams, led by a senior official for each project of Railways, for day to day effective monitoring and resolution of the project issues.
It may be noted that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is going to inaugurate the 351 km long ‘New Bhaupur- New Khurja section’ of Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor  tomorrow
During the event, Prime Minister will also inaugurate EDFC’s Operation Control Centre  at Prayagraj as well.
Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India is constructing the Western DFC  and Eastern DFC
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Role of the divyangjan is important in building Atamnirbhar Bharat : Virendra Kumar
Over 100 Divyang artisans/artists and entrepreneurs from 19 states/UTs to display their products and unique abilities at the third Divya Kala Mela
Government aiming to achieve holistic and all-round development for equal participation of the Divyangjan : Virendra Kumar
Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel inaugurated the third Divya Kala Mela at the Bhopal Haat here on Sunday in the presence of Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar and Minister of State Kumari Pratima Bhowmik.
Governor Patel, while inaugurating the 10-day fair, stated that this is a greater chance to enable Divyangjan to become entrepreneurs and artisans. Free booths at these fairs and exhibits are provided to allow the Divyangjan to demonstrate their ability.
On this occasion, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar said, "We view Divyangjan as significant human resource, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays importance to concerns of Divyangjan in national development agenda.”
He said the motto of the government is “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Prayas, and Sabka Vishwas".
“Our government is aiming to achieve holistic and all-round development so that the disabled can participate equally in this process. On this occasion, Pratima Bhowmik, Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, stated that the involvement of all parts of society is vital for the country's overall growth, and “we should all work together for the welfare of the disabled”.
"We need to strive for the development of the weaker section of society to move the country into the category of a developed nation,” she said.
Goods from all throughout the country, including food items, will be on exhibit at the fair. Over 100 Divyang artisans/artists and entrepreneurs from 19 states/UTs will be displaying their products and abilities. “Together with this, wonderful delicacies from all around the nation will be available to sample at the fair, and vibrant cultural activities will be the highlight of the evenings," she said.
Organised by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, this divine art fair will run from March 12 to 21, in which free entry will be from 11 am to 9 pm. The first Divya Kala Mela was held in December 2022 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, which was visited by more than five lakh people. After that, a successful event was held at BKC Ground in Mumbai.
MG/RNM/RK
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 546
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 199.69 Crore
More than 20 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 199.69 Crore  today. More than 20 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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|
1st Dose
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10410223
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|
2nd Dose
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|
10078806
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
5997468
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|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
18427226
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|
2nd Dose
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|
17650601
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
11400159
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|
Age Group 12-14 years
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|
1st Dose
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37898055
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|
|
|
2nd Dose
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|
26035994
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|
Age Group 15-18 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
60817856
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|
|
|
2nd Dose
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|
50033763
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|
Age Group 18-44 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
558840983
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|
2nd Dose
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|
505602238
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Precaution Dose
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|
5208028
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Age Group 45-59 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
203559978
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|
2nd Dose
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|
194495585
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Precaution Dose
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|
3795174
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Over 60 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
127354123
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2nd Dose
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121531465
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Precaution Dose
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27827363
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1017308444
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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925428452
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Precaution Dose
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54228192
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Total
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1996965088
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 15th July, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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90
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2nd Dose
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797
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Precaution Dose
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|
19524
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|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
190
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|
2nd Dose
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|
1405
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
56534
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|
Age Group 12-14 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
70926
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|
|
|
2nd Dose
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|
135342
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|
Age Group 15-18 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
19244
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|
|
|
2nd Dose
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|
60727
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|
Age Group 18-44 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
31314
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|
2nd Dose
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|
197924
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
662192
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|
Age Group 45-59 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
5662
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
47776
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
498618
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|
Over 60 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
4664
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|
2nd Dose
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|
29541
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Precaution Dose
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|
256379
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|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
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132090
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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|
473512
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Precaution Dose
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1493247
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|
Total
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2098849
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Education
UGC regulations for appointment of Ph.D. holders in Universities
The University Grants Commission  has notified UGC  Regulations, 2018, in the Gazette of India on 18.07.2018. As per these regulations, Ph.D. Degree shall be a mandatory qualification for direct recruitment to the post of Assistant Professor in Universities with effect from 01.07.2021. Also, these regulations provide that a person with Ph.D. degree from a foreign university/ institution with a ranking among top 500 in the World University Ranking  by any one of the following:  Quacquarelli Symonds   the Times Higher Education  or  the Academic Ranking of World Universities  of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University  is eligible for direct recruitment as Assistant Professor in universities and colleges. The said Regulations is intended to attract and retain the best quality teachers and to encourage research in Universities and Colleges. The aforesaid regulations are available on UGC website at https://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/4033931_UGC-Regulation_min_Qualification_Jul2018.pdf.
This information was given by the Minister of State , Dr. Satya Pal Singh yesterday in a written reply to a Rajya Sabha question.
Ministry of Culture
Shri Vijay Goel takes charge as Vice Chairman of Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti
Former Union Minister Shri Vijay Goel took charge yesterday as Vice Chairman of Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti at a function in Gandhi Smriti,New Delhi, the site of the Martyrdom of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Addressing on the occasion in Gandhi Smriti, Shri Vijay Goel said, “By making me the Vice Chairman of GSDS, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has bestowed trust and responsibility on me”, and added, “We will leave no stone unturned in the propagation of life, teachings and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi”.
He further emphasised the need to take the message of Mahatma Gandhi’s life throughout the country and to every household.
Shri Goel reiterated the key projects of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi such as ‘swachhatha’, ‘digital India’, ‘construction of toilets’ and said that they reflect the Gandhian vision of constructive work for a progressive India.
Earlier Director GSDS, Shri Dipanker Shri Gyan in his welcome address, gave an introduction of the Samiti and its activities towards taking the message of Mahatma Gandhi’s life through several national and international programmes.